Setting Up a Third Party KONTAKT Library
Note: If you wish to set up a KONTAKT Library provided by Native Instruments instead, read this article.
KONTAKT allows you to add third-party Powered By KONTAKT Libraries to the Browser. These libraries can also be used with the free KONTAKT Player. Please check the third-party manufacturer's product page to find out if your Library is Powered By KONTAKT.
Note: Third-party KONTAKT Libraries that do not have a serial number cannot be added to KONTAKT's Library Browser. Please use the Quick-Load Catalog to organise these libraries, as explained in this video.
Please choose from the following chapters:
1. Setting Up an Already Registered Third Party Library
2. Setting Up a New Third Party KONTAKT Library
1. Setting Up an Already Registered Third Party Library
- Launch Native Access from the following location:
- Mac: Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Access
- Windows: C: > Program Files > Native Instruments > Native Access
- Install the latest version of KONTAKT or KONTAKT Player, if available.
- In the tab Not installed, find the Library that you want to set up and click ADD LIBRARY:
- Click the BROWSE button:
- Navigate to the Library folder. In our example we are adding Rhythmology by Sample Logic. Confirm your selection by clicking Select Folder.
- Click INSTALL to finish the set up process.
- Open KONTAKT. The Library box will now appear in the Libraries Tab:
2. Setting Up a New Third Party KONTAKT Library
- Download and unzip the third party KONTAKT Library.
Note: If you have questions about downloading and unzipping the Library, please contact the Library's manufacturer support.
- Launch Native Access from the following location:
- Mac: Macintosh HD > Applications > Native Access
- Windows: C: > Program Files > Native Instruments > Native Access
- Install the latest update of KONTAKT or KONTAKT Player, if available.
- Click Add a serial:
- Add the serial of your Library and click the ADD SERIAL button:
- Click the BROWSE button:
- Navigate to the Library folder. In our example we are adding EXHALE by Output. Confirm your selection by clicking Select Folder.
- Click INSTALL to finish the set up process.
- Open KONTAKT. The Library box will now appear in the Libraries Tab: